Mary Astell Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 5–16 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mary Astell Academy is an alternative provision school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 5–16 (academy alternative provision sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 24 September 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pupils on roll
- 37 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 91.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 24 September 2024
Strengths
- “The school works to re-engage pupils with positive school routines.”
- “Leaders have created a purposeful school environment.”
- “This helps pupils to settle into familiar age-appropriate learning spaces.”
To improve
- “Some areas are more developed than others.”
- “In contrast, the school’s programme to develop pupils’ reading and phonics knowledge is in its early implementation.”
- “Staff are not consistently developed in its delivery.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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- Hadrian School 1.6 mi School remains Outstanding
- Talbot House Children's Charity 1.7 mi Good
- Dame Allan's Schools 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Trinity Academy Newcastle 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Westfield School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade